About
Abdul Aleem took over the leadership of FAMCO in 2022, following the passing of his father and the company's founder, the late Mr. A. M. Abdul Rahim. Since then he has focused on carrying the family business forward: expanding the product portfolio, developing new warehouses, strengthening the transport fleet, growing the sales team and taking FAMCO into the retail and home-gardening market.
A B.Tech engineering graduate, he spent several years in software before joining the family business, working as a software engineer and web architect with technology companies in Bengaluru. He brings that practical, systems-focused approach to operations and growth.
Outside business, he is closely involved in community service in Bengaluru, leading the residents' collective Changemakers of Kanakapura Road and serving with Rotary Bengaluru Kanakapura Road and other social welfare organisations.
- Based in Bengaluru & Mysuru
- Entrepreneur Icon India 2022
- B.Tech engineering graduate
- President, Rotary Bengaluru Kanakapura Road 2021–22
Business
FAMCO Bio Organics Pvt Ltd
A Mysuru-based manufacturer of organic fertilisers since 1984, known for its Tiger Brand bone meal among farmers in Kerala and Karnataka. FAMCO's range covers bone meal, vermicompost, neem cake, coco peat and other organic inputs for farms, plantations and home gardens. The company is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified and is recognised under Startup India.
Entrepreneur Icon India 2022
Representing FAMCO Bio Organics, Abdul received the “Entrepreneur Icon India 2022” award from Carlton Media Events on 7 August 2022 at the Shangri-La Hotel, in recognition of his entrepreneurial journey.
Civic work
Changemakers of Kanakapura Road
An umbrella association of 80+ resident welfare associations and apartment complexes along Kanakapura Road in south Bengaluru, representing around 30,000 residents. Under his leadership the group has pushed for safer footpaths, better roads and accountable civic works, and ran a community ambulance and free car service for residents during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rotary Bengaluru Kanakapura Road
Installed as President of Rotary Bengaluru Kanakapura Road for 2021–22. He has also served as Volunteer Coordinator with Citizens for Bengaluru, Lead Coordinator for Bangalore South in the Citizens Participation Program, and as an invitee to the Forum for Building Bribe Free Karnataka.
In the news
- Pay & park puzzleBangalore Mirror
- Water gets pricier in Bengaluru: BWSSB hikes tariff by 1 paisa/litreThe Times of India
- Newly cobbled lane meant for pedestrians taken over by showroom cars in BengaluruThe New Indian Express
- Makeover project will constrict Kanakapura Rd, say residentsThe Times of India
- Kanakapura Road RWAs to offer car ride, ambulance service for patientsThe New Indian Express
- Bengaluru: Residents promote traffic rules with songs, danceThe Times of India